Estimated Hours Per Week

Estimated Hours Per Week 30

Anticipated Length of Assignment

Anticipated Length of Assignment 12 months

Job Summary

The Assistant Director will support the Korea Center–King Sejong Institute by managing academic programs, co-teaching courses, developing new initiatives, and fostering relationships with students, faculty, and external partners. This role plays a key part in promoting Korean language and culture across campus and the broader community.

Essential Functions

• Program Management:
  Oversee the Contemporary Korea Certificate Program, including student advising, program promotion, and coordination with academic departments.
• Instructional Support:
  Co-teach credit-bearing courses such as IDSC 2000 and other INTL courses that contribute to the Contemporary Korea Certificate.
• Internship Coordination:
  Assist students with internship placements and build partnerships with local Korean businesses.
• Outreach & Recruitment:
  Engage with Alabama high schools to recruit students for Korean language and culture programs.
• Program Development:
  Contribute to the design and implementation of new initiatives, including ESL classes and Korean cultural training programs.
• Staff Supervision:
  Provide leadership and oversight to Program Coordinators.
• Reporting:
  Report directly to the Director of the Korea Center–King Sejong Institute.

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Korean Studies, Education, International Relations, or a related field
• Experience in curriculum and program development

• Teaching experience in a higher education setting (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range $34.00 per hour

Work Hours

City position is located in:

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located:

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/07/2025

Closing Date

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• * Do you have a Master’s degree in Korean Studies, Education, International Relations, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No